Contradiction with Proverbs 31:4-5
These verses advise kings and rulers to avoid strong drink and wine because it leads to perversion of judgment, contradicting Isaiah 28:7 where priests and prophets err through strong drink.
Proverbs 31:4-5: [It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18
This verse advises not to be drunk with wine, contrasting with Isaiah 28:7 where leaders are overcome with wine.
Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:3
It requires a bishop to be not given to wine, opposing the behavior of the religious leaders described in Isaiah 28:7.
1 Timothy 3:3: Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; [given...: or, ready to quarrel, and offer wrong, as one in wine]
Contradiction with Leviticus 10:9
This verse instructs priests not to drink wine or strong drink, which contrasts with the priests in Isaiah 28:7 who are said to err through wine.
Leviticus 10:9: Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: [it shall be] a statute for ever throughout your generations:
Contradiction with Titus 1:7
It specifies that a bishop must not be given to wine, contradicting the actions of the priests and prophets in Isaiah 28:7.
Titus 1:7: For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
Contradiction with Habakkuk 2:15
This verse condemns giving drink to neighbors leading to shame, opposite to the indulgence in Isaiah 28:7.
Habakkuk 2:15: Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to [him], and makest [him] drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
Paradox #1
Isaiah 28:7 talks about leaders who stumble because of intoxication and fail in their judgment. Some might see a contradiction with teachings that depict religious leaders as being guided by divine wisdom or under divine protection, suggesting they should not fall into such behavior. This could be seen as inconsistent with the ideal of spiritual leaders who are expected to uphold high moral standards and remain clear-headed to lead others effectively.
Paradox #2
Isaiah 28:7 highlights the contradiction of religious leaders who are supposed to guide people responsibly, but instead they are led astray by their own actions and fail to fulfill their duties. This showcases a conflict between their expected role and their actual behavior.